to buy or not to buy...that is the question

Jack Rogers Navajo Sandals. What are your thoughts?

I don't consider myself to be very preppy or anything but I feel like I like the "dress them up or down, wear with anything quality" that they have. Specifically the platinum colored ones (seen above.)

I have a $50 amazon gift card left over from Christmas so I could buy them there for essentially half off. But, I'm not sure if even at half off they are worth it. I have been really not shopping recently and I think they last a long time, right? But would it be better to just use my gift card for something practical? And put my $45 towards my new computer? It's a dilemma.

Are they worth spending $45 bucks on? Are they too preppy?

(all this is also hinging on me trying them on somewhere and seeing how they look/fit too)

I love Comments!

The very witty Sass at Hot Piece of Sass gave me the Super Comments Award, thanks girl!

It was hard for me to decide who to give this award to since I basically live for comments and love anyone who leaves me one...no lie.

So I decided to give it to the person who gave me the most useful comment on my black flats quest post, which (after much deliberation) would be Kristen from Ladybug Blessings. She told me to try Target for black flats and even provided a link to show me what they looked like. Thanks to her advice I went out and got them yesterday. They are very comfortable and were only $12! Thanks Kristen!

Everyone else...please keep the comments coming, I really do appreciate what you have to say!

Quest for Black Flats

First of all, thanks so much for all of the super sweet comments on my last 3 posts. I feel so lucky to have such awesome and supportive bloggy friends.

Since you are so awesome, I need your help. I am in desperate need of new black flats. Mine are currently completely falling apart and I am scared someone is going to think I am a hobo. Do hobos still exist? Because, if they do I need to join their merry band, as last week I had to tape a pair of Micheal Kors moccasins together when they fell apart at work. Time for some shoe shopping I know...but I am trying not to spend money so I am limiting to things I really need...and black flats fit into the category.

Anyways, my current pair are Steve Madden and I got them about a year ago. They started falling apart very quickly but it only now has become noticeable.

Here are my requirements: basic (they can have some embellishment but nothing too wacky as I wear them mostly to work), not completely flat to the ground (a la ballet shoes...my feet will start to hurt), and under $40.

Any ideas?

These would be nice...

If I had an extra $455 laying around to spend on..black flats.

Oh wait, even if I had that there is no way I would spend it on black flats.

Rainy Friday Rambling

It's pouring rain here today and doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon.

Too bad the rain boots I ordered are not getting delivered until Monday. What do you think?

I have been really wanting Hunter's but just couldn't justify spending that much on rain boots. These seem to have the same style and were much more reasonably priced, yet not just cheap knockoffs. They also had really good reviews from the other people who bought them. I'm pretty excited since I can't even remember the last time I owned rain boots and they will definitly come in handy walking Hanna!

Since it is so yucky out K and I are going to hang out at home tonight and start watching Season 1 of True Blood. As if I don't have enough TV shows already!

Happy {rainy} Friday!

Boot Search 09

I have been really wanting to get some low-heel/flat light brown "riding" type boots all winter. However, I am not sure it is a very practical purchase since they are not very "work-y" and I don't know how much use I would get out of them...oh if I didn't have to work I would have the cutest clothes and shoes, she says wistfully... Anyways, I was looking at Piperlime and found some I love but they all seem to only be left in size 6 and I am little apprehensive to buy fitted boots without trying them on. I guess I will just have to keep searching and weighing my options. I am open to suggestions!

Frye Bonnie Tall Riding Boot ($249.99) I think I might prefer something with a rounder toe.

Markon Sando Wide Shaft ($99.99) Love these and the price.

Corso Como Sandra ($159.99) I like the two-tone.

Steve Madden Buck ($114.99) These ones are my fav color I think.